Great news for Carlow as two local retailers named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland

Two Carlow retailers have been named as Top 100 Stores in Ireland by Retail Excellence, the largest retail industry representative organisation in the country.

Representing Carlow, the Arboretum in Leighlinbridge and JYSK in Graiguecullen made it onto the coveted Top 100 list.

The Top 100 stores are part of the Elavon Retail Excellence Awards, which were established in 1997 to promote best practice and encourage high standards in the Irish retail industry.

These awards are now the largest and most prestigious of its kind in the country.

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The official awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, 15 November at the Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny where the two Carlow stores will be vying for the coveted Store of the Year award.

Commenting on the announcement of the list, CEO of Retail Excellence, Jean McCabe said: “We are delighted to announce the top 100 retailers who are shaping the future of Irish retail in the Elavon Retail Excellence Awards 2025.

"These businesses exemplify retail excellence through outstanding service, performance, and innovation at a national level. Their commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and embracing new ideas continues to raise the standard for the entire industry, particularly at a time when retail is evolving rapidly in response to shifting consumer behaviours, economic pressures, and digital transformation."